Job Description:
Reporting to the Control Room Supervisor, the builder is the ‘hands-on’ implementor of the mine model within MineStar Command for Hauling. The builder also provides effective support to mine controllers and pit technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the autonomous fleet effectively and efficiently.
- Ensure the mine model is up to date and proactively manage it for new and prospective mining areas.
- Maximize equipment productivity and efficiency in accordance to the 24 hour mine and maintenance plan.
- Maintain the integrity of the mine model by ensuring virtual road network replicates the physical road network,
·Provide a high-level review of the operation of the system, visibility of user interaction, stakeholder visibility, and the data captured by the system.
·Quality assurance of the material file import and export process.
·Investigate causes of cycle issues.
·Maintain onboard files.
·Support the controller with system troubleshooting.
·Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
Job Requirements:
Health and Safety Responsibilities:
- Set the workplace health and safety culture within control operations.
- Comply and adhere with all company policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Report autonomous related incidents as soon as practicable.
- Participate in safety enquiries, safety meetings, and site safety programs as and when required.
- Participate in workplace inspections as required.
Operations Management:
- Primarily responsible for ensuring the mine model accurately reflects mine operations reality.
- Ensure all dynamic areas are ready and available for use.
- Accurate completion of documentation and data entry where necessary.
- Troubleshoot assignment, onboard, communications issues, and escalate issues that cannot be resolved.
- Monitor operations/processes and system performance to ensure key performance indicators are met.
Training and Assistance:
- Undertake training as required to gain new skills.
- Provide training and coaching where required to other personnel.
Performance Management:
- Prioritize work to meet shift objectives.
- Follow specific operating procedures.
- Complete and validate shift reports, shift handover, and document all issues requiring follow-up.
Communication and Liaison:
- Prompt communication with affected parties when plans or decisions are modified.
- Ensure communication with peers, supervision, and other employees contribute to safe and harmonious working relationships.
- Follow direction of supervisor in emergency response situations.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- College diplomas or university degrees in a related field such as mine engineering, robotics, or autonomous systems are considered an asset.
- 3 or more years of experience in an open pit mining environment or autonomous operations environment.
- Action orientated.
- Approachable, customer focused, and able to influence others – get work done through others and able to effectively manage up.
- Negotiation skills – ability to be able to achieve target outcomes in an environment of competing priorities.
- Organizational and priority setting – able to make complex decisions and prioritize outcome.
- Experience working with fleet management systems such as
MineStar, Modular or similar systems. - Ability to work under pressure.
Additional Qualifications – Competency Requirements
- Advanced computer literacy.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Sound knowledge of open pit mining fundamentals and autonomous mining operations.
- Previous exposure to Autonomous Mining Systems is highly desirable.
- Conflict management – able to deal with difficult people or situation.
Working Conditions:
- This role operates on a shift-based schedule, requiring coordination during both day and night shifts.
At ASARCO LLC, “Safety First” is a core value. We are committed to ensuring employees work in the safest, most inclusive, and socially responsible manner possible. All employees must demonstrate a working knowledge of modern safety systems and prioritize safety in their roles.
Additional Information:
ASARCO LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license. Employment offers are contingent upon passing a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening.
ASARCO LLC provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, optional coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
Our Ray Mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We offer a robust carpool/vanpool program, allowing employees to save more than 50% on commuting costs while enjoying a stress-free ride.
